Get to grips with printed bags: the TPBS glossary
We know that if you’re not familiar with the world of graphic design and printing, it could be difficult placing an order for printed bags for the first time if you’re not sure what some of the specification terminology means. Whilst we’re delighted to offer a free sample service so you can get a better […]
Feast on our fab printed food bag case studies
You’ve seen our fashion boutique case studies, but today we’re coming at you with the best of the bunch from a whole different industry (and one of our favourite to work with) – yes, you guessed it, FOOD. We have the absolute pleasure of working with lots of food companies to help their brand make […]
How has online shopping impacted consumer behaviour?
It’s no secret that our shopping habits today are very different to those of 20, or even just 10 years ago. Mobile and online technology has altered consumer behaviour for good, bringing a digital aspect to almost every purchase, disrupting the buying process and making companies more accountable for what they deliver and how they […]
Our Favourite Functional Printed Packaging Design Ideas – No. 1
The possibilites with printed packaging are endless. Getting creative with how your products are packaged and presented to customers is a great way to leave a lasting impression, and see people return to your brand again and again. As design and branding develops and new trend start to emerge, it’s fascinating to see how companies […]
How to buy printed bags from TPBS
There’s nothing we love more than helping you lovely lot create the bespoke printed bags you’ve always dreamed of for your brand! We pride ourselves on the level of our support and customer service, and work our hardest to make sure every single TPBS customer has a happy experience with us by going above and […]
What do customers want from an event?
Taking your brand to an event or exhibition can be a fantastic way to get your name out there, raise awareness and connect with more customers – but it can also be a lot of investment down the drain if you don’t make the most of it. The day of an event is always busy, […]
The best of our boutique fashion case studies
We know that printed bags work for just about every kind of business there is, but there’s some industries that just can’t get enough of our printed little numbers more than others – and fashion is one of them. There’s just something seriously satisfying about making a purchase at your favourite fashion or beauty boutique, […]
The Biggest Ecommerce Trends for 2016
Online shopping and ecommerce is now an integral part of consumer behaviour across the globe. It seems we just can’t get enough of the ease and flexibility of scrolling through items online, tapping in our card details and making the most of free returns, rather than rooting through rails, getting harrassed in changing rooms and […]
What makes printed kraft bags so popular?
It’s no secret that we love printed kraft bags – in fact, they’re our special offer for May 2016! The introduction of the plastic bag charge has seen printed paper bags have a huge rise in popularity, and kraft bags are no exception – their strength and versatility makes them an absolute hit, and […]
How to use printed bags to stand out at your next event
Off to an event, exhibition or trade show this summer with your business? Worried about having invested in the stand and not making the most of it? Wondering how to stand out from the vast number of other companies, all vying for the attention of everyone that passes by? We have a couple of ideas […]
From bags to bin & back again: the life cycle of paper
Paper is one of the materials that helps our world go round. Despite the increase in digital technology and more and more offices going ‘paperless’, we’re not quite there yet and we still use an incredible amount of paper in everyday life. But have you ever thought about where the paper that makes up […]
A recipe for success: the perfect printed products for food retailers
Food, glorious food! We may specialise in the events and retail sector, but great news for all you foodie entrepreneurs out there – we also have a great range of products that are perfect for everything from coffee shops, to street food vans, to restaurants and takeaways. Fancy bags and posh packaging aren’t just reserved […]
What makes a bad logo design?
Logos are pretty important to us here at The Printed Bag Shop. We print them on to beautiful bespoke bags for you all day long, and they’re often the core way that a brand puts across it’s personality to the world. If your logo looks good, we can make you look even better. So, we’ve […]
Win £500 worth of printed bags by sharing your #BagSelfie!
Love giving out bespoke printed carrier bags to your customers? Looking to place an order soon to restock your printed bags? Well. You are going to love our brand new #BagSelfie competition! What’s the prize? You have the chance to win £500 towards your next order from us here at The Printed Bag Shop, and […]
A closer look at the history of the printing press
One of the most important inventions in the world, the printing press has a huge impact on our everyday lives. News, art, culture – the power of printing is everywhere, and without it, modern life wouldn’t quite be the same. For one, The Printed Bag Shop wouldn’t exist – I mean, it’s in the name […]
Why Your Retail Business Needs Printed Gift Wrapping
Ah, wrapping paper. It seems there are two types of people in this world; there’s people who LOVE wrapping gifts, will meticulously choose a colour scheme for their wrapping materials and delight in the feeling that comes from effectively folded triangles and neat edges, and then there’s people who HATE gift wrapping. These people tend […]
Paper Vs. Plastic: Which Printed Bag Is Best For You?
Today, there’s a battle of the heavyweights on the TPBS blog – we’re putting plastic and paper bags to the test, in order to find out which material is best for you! We know it can be hard to choose which kind of bag you’re after (I mean, a bag is a bag, isn’t it?) […]
What impact has the 5p carrier bag charge had so far?
It’s been around 4 months since the 5p carrier bag charge was introduced in England – but what kind of impact has it had on our shopping habits so far? Designed to benefit both the environment and worthy causes by forcing retailers to charge customers 5p for plastic carrier bags that meet a certain specification, […]
Is quality design important to small businesses?
For a small business in an increasingly competitive and entrepreneurial world, the smallest thing can be the difference between standing out from others in the market and fading into the SME background. Many businesses can see their design and branding presence as a means to an end – just a logo for the top of […]
How print marketing can win you more business
You’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s no use investing in print marketing any more. Didn’t that die a death when the digital world took over, and the internet shortened our attention spans? Turns out, not quite. Despite the giant that is digital marketing, there is still very much a place in your strategy for printed […]
Top Packaging Design Trends for 2016
The importance of packaging design should never be underestimated. The way your products look on a shelf says everything about who you are, and who your customers are, and can be the key to your product being chosen over competitors. According to a presentation by Hannu Alaluri on the future of packaging in 2016 and […]
Tesco see 80% drop from plastic bag charge in England
New data from Tesco shows there’s been around an 80% reduction in shoppers taking home carrier bags from their stores since the introduction of the 5p plastic bag charge in England. Launching in October 2015, the English government gave the 5p carrier bag charge the go ahead in an effort to try and reduce the country’s […]
Introducing Pantone Colour of the Year for 2016
New Year is the perfect time to inject a little freshness into your brand and your bag designs, and experimenting with colour is a super easy way to do that. At The Printed Bag Shop, we love keeping an eye on which colours and trends are making an impact in the design world, and […]
How to be the number one choice of reusable printed bags.
We know the carrier bag tax has had a huge impact on the consumer’s decision on whether to take a carrier bag when purchasing their shopping. You only have to look at the statistics to see this, or, even watch what happens the next time you are shopping. A lot of people are now choosing […]
What Emotion Does Your Bag Colour Portray?
Colour is a sensation that triggers an emotion in our bodies and affects our psychological attitude. Whether you realise it or not, the colour of your printed bags can make your customers feel optimistic, creative and even peaceful. Simply by choosing one colour, over another, you can create the response you’re hoping for through your […]
The Printed Bag Shop’s Christmas Competition
We love Christmas here at The Printed Bag Shop so we want to share the festive love with those who love this season as much as we do! What we love about this time of the year is seeing all of our customers designs for their Christmas printed bags. From lavished laminated bags covered […]
TPBS Inspiration: Top 10 Design and Branding Quotes!
Hello there to all of our lovely TPBS readers! We don’t half love a good quote to get us going, get those creative juices flowing and give us a little food for thought about the brands and businesses we work with every day. Today, we wanted to share that with all of you! Here’s our […]
Brand New You: How to Reinvent Your Brand
It’s inevitable that a brand that once felt fresh, new and innovative will eventually feel tired and dated if it is not consistently refreshed and reinvented. Taking time to consider how the world sees your ‘brand’ is invaluable – though it feels like such an intangible word that is hard to define and measure, developing […]
The Printed Bag Shop achieve best month yet with £100k sales!
The Printed Bag Shop is extremely proud to announce that we had our most successful month of all time in October, reaching over £100k of printed bag sales in 1 month for the first time! After an ambitious H2 of our financial year, the whole TPBS team joined together to supply more businesses than ever […]
Plastic bag use in Scotland drops 80% after 5p bag charge
Recent figures have shown that in the past 12 months since the 5p plastic bag charge came into effect in Scotland, there has been a reduction of around 650 million, or 80% in the amount of bags used. This has resulted in around 4,000 tonnes of bags being taken out of the landfill system, and supermarkets […]
